The Friendly Lion
3 guests
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1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
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This bright, modern apartment is located on the cusp of the Upper East Side and East Harlem, so you're right in the thick of things here. The home itself is the perfect place to have a quiet indoor moment away from the Manhattan madness, with a stylish open-plan living and dining area that's full of natural light. We love how the orange colour scheme and tasteful artwork create a sense of calm from the get-go – that's no mean feat in the middle of NYC. You'll have a friendly lion watching over you (fear not, it's in a frame) when it's time to get some shut-eye, as well as access to the building's luxury add-ons. Work off last night's pizza slices in the gym or head to the rooftop terrace for skyline views over New York. You're a twenty-minute walk from The Metropolitan Museum of Art and only a short eight-minute walk from Central Park if you need a breather from the big city.
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What to expect
Highlights
Walk to Central Park in less than ten minutes
Take in skyline views over New York from the rooftop terrace
Settle in with an art catalogue in the bright, modern living space
Keep up your fitness routine in the communal gym
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Home truths
At capacity, two people will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room
This is a studio-style apartment with the kitchen being open to the living/dining area as well as the bedroom, so it's not the most private space for four guests
There's only a bedside table and reading light on one side of the bed
The kitchen and bathroom are a tad dated design-wise
The dining table can be used as a laptop-friendly workspace
If you're bringing little ones, keep them entertained in the children's playroom
There's a 24-hour attended garage for private parking – this comes at an additional cost
This is a self-check-in home with building staff
About this stay
Amenities
Home cinema setup
Laptop friendly workspace
Gym
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
24/7 concierge
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Yorkville
Yorkville is a neighbourhood in the upper right part of the Upper East Side. For years, it was a very popular area for college students and young professionals thanks to its many affordable apartment options but today there are lots of luxury apartment blocks going up. In the face of this recent growth and development, the line has become more blurred between Yorkville and its much more affluent, sophisticated Southern...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Check out the Smithsonian Design Museum
With over 200,000 historical and contemporary design objects, be sure to add the Cooper Hewitt to a trek down museum mile.
Walk around the Guggenheim Museum
The iconic Frank Lloyd Wright building houses works from Picasso, Kandinsky, and Degas, as well as world-class temporary exhibitions.
Grab a bite and bring your dog to Barking Dog
Brunches, a children's menu and a doggy drinking fountain bring the crowds to this American eatery. Dog-friendly!
Discover the History of NYC at Museum of the City of New York
Explore the beautifully organized museum showcasing NYC's history from its birth to the present day. Don't miss the music and movie sections on the 3rd floor.
Dine at Amor Cubano
Experience the underrated gem of East Harlem. Indulge in traditional Cuban dishes, sip on tasty mojitos, and enjoy live music. A top-notch restaurant with a super chill vibe.
Get around
Airport
LaGuardia
25 min
Teterboro
35 min
John F. Kennedy International
51 min
Subway station
96 Street Station
2 min
Train station
Harlem-125th Street
9 min
Bus stop
E 96 St/3 Av
1 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
2 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
1 min
Points of interest
Beach
Hallett's Cove Beach
24 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 17, has a lift
Air con
Wifi speed: 30Mbps
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Moshe
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Whether you're traveling on business, studying as a student, relocating to the city, or just touring around, Moshe and his team provide units all throughout the city to guests traveling for a minimum of thirty nights, without asking you to sign a long term lease. He and his team are lovely, experienced and attentive to all their guests' needs.
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